Maine vs Texas for RN Licensing

Total Fees

$355

$378

Timeline

1-3 wks

2-4 wks

Renewal Fee

$75

$68

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Maine	Texas
Total Fees	$355 ✓	$378
Application Fee	$75 ✓	$110
Exam Fee	$200	$200
Processing Time	1-3 weeks ✓	2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	$75	$68 ✓
CE Hours	N/A	20 hrs
NLC Compact Member	Yes	Yes

Key Differences

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Cost

Maine is $23 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Maine

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Processing Speed

Maine processes applications in 1-3 weeks.

Winner: Maine

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Renewal Cost

Texas has lower renewal fees at $68 per cycle.

Winner: Texas

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Maine $355

vs Texas ($378)

Faster Processing

Maine 1-3 wks

vs Texas (2-4 wks)

Cheaper Renewal

Texas $68

vs Maine ($75)

Maine Board

Maine State Board of Nursing

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Texas Board

Texas Board of Nursing

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Full Texas RN requirements →

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